Deal to return Elgin Marbles to Greece at advanced stage - reports - BBC News

The British Museum is said to have held secret talks with Greece about returning the sculptures.

Deal to return Elgin Marbles to Greece at advanced stage - reports 3 December 2022 Share Save Add as preferred on Google Katie Razzall Culture editor Reuters The classical Greek sculptures were removed and put on display in London's British Museum in the 19th Century An agreement to return the Parthenon Sculptures - better known in the UK as the Elgin Marbles - is at "an advanced stage", according to a Greek newspaper. Ta Nea reports that British Museum chair George Osborne, the former chancellor, has been holding secret talks with the Greek prime minister. Greece has called for the return of

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